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Day 1 : - PIZHICHIL
Pizhichil, which literally means squeezing, is a unique contribution of the Kerala tradition of Ayurvedic. It is a special form of treatment which is a combination of oil massage and heat treatment. This therapy is also known as treatment for aristocrats as in the olden days the Maharajas or Kings used to have his treatment. A gentle, synchronized massage is carried out under a constant flow of warm herbal oil. This Ayurvedic treatment of Pizhichil has been highly valued by all our guests and produces good results in case of joint problems and muscle tension

Trained attendants under the supervision of a physician perform the treatment. The attendants squeeze the oil with their right hand and simultaneously massage with their left hand in down ward strokes. Though it is actually a process of sudation used as a purvakarma (preparatory treatment), it has also proved to be highly effective on its own for treating diseases caused due to the vitiation of the Vata humour, especially Pakshaghata (hemiplegia), paralysis, muscle spasms and other degenerative diseases affecting muscles.

Benefits:
• Relieves body pain and muscle spasms
• Helps in the healing of fractured bones
• Increases immunity and prolongs life span
• Promotes development of muscles
• Improves skin complexion
• Anti aging and rejuvenating
• Ensures better blood circulation
• Alleviates the burning sensation in the body

Day 2 : - NJAVARAKIZHI
This special treatment is a heritage of Kerala physicians. After massaging the whole body with warm medicated oil, special medicated rice cooked in herbal milk decoction and bundled is applied all over the body at a particular temperature. After treatment warm medicated oil is again applied to maintain body temperature. Recommended duration as a course is 7 to 14 days.

Navara rice milk is tied up in a cotton cloth and made up into a Potlli. It is rubbed by applying pressure and is moved all over the body as required by the patient. This is applied by two to four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days.

The pottlis are warmed and re-warmed as and when required. Njavarakizhi is mainly given to patients suffering from skeletal and muscular diseases.

Benefits:-
• It is excellent for skin toning and gives a youthful glow to the skin.
• Helps in strengthening the muscles and joints and is good for rheumatism.
• It is also helpful in wastage of muscles and paralysis.
• This treatment is for all types rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.

Day 3 : - DHARA Provides relief from mental strain.
The Ayurvedic treatment Dhara (which means 'flow') involves making herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc., flow over the forehead for about 45 minutes per day for 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, Vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.

Dashamoola Ksheera Dhara - Medicated milk is poured all over the body and head from a special vessel placed at a certain height in a rhythmic manner. This treatment is good for insomnia, mental tensions, headache due to Pitha dominance, menopause problems etc.

Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara - This treatment is a kind of sudation therapy using herbal decoctions. In this process, the body is made to perspire by pouring a warm decoction from special herbs from a special vessel placed at a certain height. It is rubbed onto the body in a rhythmic manner.

This method removes ‘ama’ or toxins from the tissues and promotes fat metabolism, removes tension from the muscles.

Benefits:-
• Provides relief from mental strain.
• A soothing and relaxing procedure good for pain and stiffness of the joints and muscles, fibromyalgia etc.

Day 4 : - VASTHI ( MATRA VASTHI, SNEHA VASTHI, KASHAYA VASTHI )
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days.
This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.

Benefits:-
• Helps in strengthening the muscles and joints and is good for rheumatism.
• It is also helpful in wastage of muscles and paralysis.

Day 5 : - SIROVASTHI
This is done by pouring certain lukewarm herbal oils into a cap put on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to patient’s conditions for a period of 7 to 14 days.

This is highly effective for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, facial paralysis, severe headache and other vatha based diseases.

A leather sleeve of about six to eight inches in length is placed on the shaven head of the patient and a band (vartti) tied around the forehead to keep it in place. Oil is then poured into the sleeve and allowed to remain on the head for a while. The length of time the oil should be kept there is determined by the physicians according to the need.

Benefits:-
• This is very good in the treatment of cervical problems, sleeplessness, migraine and other problems of head, hair loss and tinnitus.

Day 6 : - UDVARTHANAM
Udvarthanam is an Ayurvedic treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments. This is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.

Benefits:-
• Relieves body pain and muscle spasms
• Promotes development of muscles
• Ensures better blood circulation
• Alleviates the burning sensation in the body

Day 7 : - ABHYANGAM
Abhyangam is a full body massage, which rejuvenates the mind, body and soul by relaxing the muscles and the nerves.

Special type of oil massage in which rhythmic strokes are given according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This massage is given by experienced therapists, who are well-versed with the art of performing massages.

Benefits:-
• These help in strengthening the muscles and relieve the body off pain.
• This treatment is very useful for obesity, especially for diabetic Gangrene (a condition due to lack of blood circulation in the extremes of the body) etc.

Day 8 : - NASYAM
Headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of skin diseases etc. are treated in Ayurvedic through the procedure called Nasyam. This special treatment involves applying certain herbal juices, medicated oils etc. through the nose for 7 to 14 days. Those patients suffering from sinusitis, Nasyam therapy in which the herbal oils are made to pass through the nostrils. It helps in clearing the mucous clogs and cleans the nasal tract.

Benefits:-
• This treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of skin diseases etc.
• It stimulates the brain cells and helps in increasing memory power, prevents ageing and improves hair growth

Day 9 : - SNEHAPANAM
Snehapanam is the treatment for osteoarthritis, psoriasis, leukemia etc. This treatment involves the intake of medicated ghee everyday, the quantity of which is increased proportionally for 8 to 12 days.

Benefits:-
• Relieves body pain and muscle spasms
• Promotes development of muscles
• Ensures better blood circulation

Day 10 : - KIZHI
Kizhi is an Ayurvedic treatment for osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc. The process involves the application of herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days.

Benefits:-
• These help in strengthening the muscles and relieve the body off pain.
• A soothing and relaxing procedure good for pain and stiffness of the joints and muscles, fibromyalgia etc.

DHANYAMLA DHARA
Dhanyamla dhara is dhara over different body parts other than head.
It is an Ayurvedic treatment done for patients suffering from hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc. The process involves pouring warm herbal liquid all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily.

Benefits:-
• Helps in strengthening the muscles and joints.
• Ensures better blood circulation

YONI PRAKSHALANAM
Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynecological disorders. It is also a purification process for genital organs.

Benefits:-
• It works as prevention against cervical cancer.
• It helps in proper positioning of the uterus and prevents from external infections.

KATIVASTHI
Through the treatment called Kativasthi, effective relief is provided for all types of back pain and spinal disorders like sciatica which is one of the common problem. In this process, specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and after that it is slowly removed.

Benefits:-
• Relief from sciatica.
• Helps in reducing lower back pain.
• Provides better mobilisation of spine.
• Also helps in correcting spondilosis.

UROVASTHI
Urovasthi is an effective treatment for various disorders like asthma, , other respiratory problems, heart diseases and muscular chest pain.

Warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes which heals the problem near to the normal one.

Benefits:-
• Improving muscle strength.
• Reducing muscle spasm
• Provides good treatment for the patients of cardioscleriosis, cardiac arrest, angina pectoris etc.

KSHEERADHOOMAM
Ksheeradhoomam is fomentation with medicated cow milk. Therapy is provided through this fomented milk which is good for facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.

Benefits:-
• Stretches muscles of the face.
• Speech therapies help in improving the speech disorders.
• Ensures blood circulation which really affects the nervous system disorders.

THALAM
ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc. are treated through the procedure called Thalam. For this procedure, special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes.

Benefits:-
• Helps in better recognition.
• Prevents from tonsillitis, migraine etc.
• It stimulates the brain cells and helps in increasing memory power, prevents ageing and improves hair growth.

REJUVENATION THERAPY (RASAYANA CHIKITSA)
This treatment includes body massage with hand and foot by two masseurs (trained under physiotherapists) with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated stem bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day for 7 to 14 days.

Last day, your Kerala rejuvenation tour comes to an end. Our representative will transfer you to airport for onward journey.
The above mentioned therapies are to rejuvenate mind body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.

Ultimately, you will find out the tour knowledgeable and memorable.